Infant & Preschool Fill ’n Fun with International Playthings
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nternational Playthings has new offerings for infants and toddlers, including the Deluxe Fill ’n Fun Water Mat, which is designed for kids ages 6 months and up. Adults can inflate the outside border with air and the inner chamber with water to provide babies and toddlers with a toy for tummy time and more, as they splash the water to move the five colorful friends. The Feed ’n Roll Froggy, also for babies and toddlers ages 6 months and up, teaches cause and effect. Kids can feed froggy the colorful balls and then watch them roll out of his belly. Sometimes the balls roll out quickly and sometimes he needs a wiggle. The Toy Box Musical Animal Train is designed for kids ages 1 and up. Little ones can push the funnel down and watch the train take Kitty Cat and James Giraffe for a ride. It plays four tunes and makes train whistle sounds. The train’s eyes move from side to side when the train is in motion. The Playtime Parachute is perfect for play dates as it promotes teamwork, turn Deluxe Fill ’n Fun taking, and coordination. This colorful 10-foot nylon parachute has 12 sturdy handles Water Mat evenly spaced for multiple players, and is intended for kids ages 2 and up. The Pirate Ship Sand & Water Table, designed for kids ages 2 and up, is a 20-piece set with a lot to offer. Kids can use the scoop cup and strainer to fill the pirate ship with water, then watch water sprinkle down the crow’s nest to move the two water wheels. The easy grip shovel, and anchor and skull and crossbones sand molds are great for the beach or sand box.
Explore & More Rocking Owl Stacker
Skip Hop Is a Hoot for Little Ones
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esigned for tots learning to walk, Skip Hop’s Explore & More Rolling Owl Push Toy keeps toddlers moving. As the owl waddles along, the colorful beads in his belly tumble around, making a soft rainfall sound. The toy also features flapping textured wings and rubber wheels to soften sound and protect floors. Kids can practice motor skills and develop hand-eye coordination as they rock, stack, and play with the Explore & More Rocking Owl Stacker. Designed for babies ages 6 months and up, the stacker consists of five unique play pieces, including the stacking base, textured rings that make various sounds as kids stack them up, and an owl head with rattling beads inside. The Zoo Little Kid Backpack holds all the supplies a preschooler might need for a busy day of work and play, and the mesh side pocket adjusts to fit a juice box, a sippy cup, or a water bottle. The front pouch is ideal for snacks and includes extra pockets for pencils and other travel necessities, and the padded straps are easy on kids’ shoulders.
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FEBRUARY 2015